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V528 YVL

2000 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,087 mi
Last recorded127,087 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-393,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV528 YVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2010 127,087 miles

all brake disks appear worn

belly pan fitted

damage to n/s/f headlight lense

front number plate discoloured

rear silencer in poor condition

stonechip in screen (zone b)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 126,955 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

all brake disks appear worn

belly pan fitted

damage to n/s/f headlight lense

front number plate discoloured

o/s/f side light came on with a tap

o/s/f wiper split

rear silencer heatsheild loose

rear silencer in poor condition

stonechip in screen (zone b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 111,330 miles

Crack in screen in zone B.

Offside rear indicator slightly white.

Rear exhaust shield loose.

Fail 23 Dec 2008 111,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Crack in screen in zone B.

Offside rear indicator slightly white.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust shield loose.

Fail 18 Dec 2007 91,458 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip in n/s headlight not affecting aim

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 18 Dec 2007 91,458 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip in n/s headlight not affecting aim

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 18 Dec 2006 72,395 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 56,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front headlamp cracked

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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V528 YVL is a 2000 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 93,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V528 YVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V528 YVL registered?

V528 YVL is a 2000 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V528 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V528 YVL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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